1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 297 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Capri |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
